dichotomy in Finnish

A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division.

A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division.

(biology, taxonomy) The division of a genus into two species; a division into two subordinate parts.

(astronomy) A phase of the moon when it appears half lit and half dark, for example at the quadratures.

(botany) Division and subdivision; bifurcation, such as that of a stem of a plant or a vein of the body into two parts as it proceeds from its origin; often successive.